Roane County is seeking bids for unit-dose medication packaging services for inmates at the detention facility. The contract will be for one year with four one-year renewal options. Bids are due June 25, 2026. The average annual spend for pharmaceuticals is approximately $75,000. The vendor must be licensed in Tennessee and have at least three years of experience in correctional pharmacy services. Award will be based on cost (40%), experience (25%), delivery/emergency services (15%), packaging system (10%), and references (10%).
Submissions received after June 25, 2026, at 2:00:00 p. m. will not be accepted. Late responses will not be accepted.
Prompt pay discounts may be offered (Net 10, Net 20, or Net 30 days). if applicable, please indicate below if discounts will be allowed for prompt payment or if there is no discount offered: net 10 days net 20 days net 30 days no discount
Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder whose proposal is determined to be in the best interest of Roane County based upon: Cost (40%), Experience with correctional facilities (25%), Delivery and emergency services (15%), Packaging system and technology (10%), References (10%). Award shall be made to the responsive and responsible bidder whose proposal is determined to be in the best interest of roane county based upon: Criteriaweightcost40experience with correctional facilities25delivery and emergency services15packaging system and technology10references10
Bidder shall be licensed to provide pharmacy services in the state of Tennessee, possess all required licenses, and have at least three years of experience providing correctional pharmacy or institutional pharmacy services. Bidder shall: Be licensed to provide pharmacy services in the state of tennessee. Possess all licenses required by state and federal law. Have at least three 3 years of experience providing correctional pharmacy or institutional pharmacy services.
Failure to deliver goods or perform services within the agreed timeframe may result in order cancellation, procurement from an alternate source, and holding the seller accountable for any resulting costs. Repeated failure to meet specified delivery deadlines may constitute grounds for contract termination. Failure to deliver goods or perform services within the agreed timeframe may result in order cancellation, procurement from an alternate source, and holding the seller accountable for any resulting costs.
If samples are required, they must be provided within five 5 calendar days at no cost to Roane County, unless otherwise specified. If samples are required as part of the solicitation, they must be provided within five 5 calendar days at no cost to roane county, unless otherwise specified.
Disputes related to the award of this contract must be submitted in writing to the Roane County Purchasing Department within seven 7 days of the award date. All disputes related to the award of this contract must be submitted in writing to the roane county purchasing department within seven 7 days of the award date.
Failure to meet mandatory requirements may result in the proposal being deemed nonresponsive and subject to disqualification. Failure to meet any such requirement may result in the proposal being deemed nonresponsive and subject to disqualification.